LG V20 review: Twice as bright

23 September 2016
If the LG V20 was a superhero - and we're not convinced that it's not - its superpower would be to have two of everything (or more!). Two screens, two cameras... twice!, four DACs, two apps on the screen, the list goes on and on.

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  • 25 Sep 2016

AnonD-406806, 25 Sep 2016Why is SONY xperia xz not mentioned AS A rival in "final wo... moreIs it beyond you to realise that it isn't even out yet?

    An otherwise perfect phone marred by the omission of front-firing speakers worthy of the DACs like the Lenovo Vibe X3 has.

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      • Hkt
      • 25 Sep 2016

      Why is SONY xperia xz not mentioned AS A rival in "final words" page is beyond me.

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        • Anonymous
        • LC8
        • 24 Sep 2016

        nice phone but I hate the back, I don't like how it look but that's my opinion probably some people would like that :D but otherwise great specs :D

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          • Anonymous
          • 7v4
          • 24 Sep 2016

          Anonymous, 24 Sep 2016The most important question that this review didn't answer:... moreI think if you don't want updates you should build and install AOSP or other ROM on your device and try to avoid google apps.

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            • Rumbeat
            • Mv$
            • 24 Sep 2016

            For this year I think I am done. The LG V20 and HTC 10 are the phones to get. Everyone may buy all the others I don't care if they are better or shine brighter or increase this or that.

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              • Kd10
              • 4Jj
              • 24 Sep 2016

              Pitiful battery life.

                Anonymous, 24 Sep 2016The most important question that this review didn't answer:... morehaha the fear has started...as if we don't have enough on our plate with windows 10 taking over our computers like skynet
                i dont really understand why these people are bothering to force updates onto us?? many of the lower spec phones won't be able to handle these updates well anyway...so they will have to be replaced...better market for phone makers i suppose.

                  i'm really looking forward to nokia coming back in the phone business..its not like they dont have defects...but their repairs don't rip a hole in your pocket...
                  and for all the samsung haters out there....do yourself one favour, go to a showroom and look at that display(i'm referring to the s7 edge of course)
                  each phone is aimed at a different populace..how apple thinks it can cater to all that need with 2 models is beyond me...anyhow...the v20 looks like an audiophile, the 7s brought some well needed upgrades to the apple fans(they are still waiting for the displays but..retina..or whatever), the note 7 crashed and burned..but they are coming back with their good pr..but the main thing to look for are the underdogs, specifically, oneplus, and asus..they make really good phones, at one third the cost of these flagships. they are not very durable, but people who buy flagships generally change their phones every year or 2...i'm just ranting about...don't mind me, i'm just trying out my new keyboard...corsair k70 rgb rapidfire...

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                    • JFm
                    • 24 Sep 2016

                    AnonD-550207, 24 Sep 2016The phone has no fm radio app???This is post production model .not final software

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                      • v6K
                      • 24 Sep 2016

                      Anonymous, 24 Sep 2016Still LG phones have the best camera.You really should check the low and good light studio photos of the v20 in the review... Not even close to the GN7...

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                        • 3PJ
                        • 24 Sep 2016

                        LG V20 is an exclusive phone!!! One of the best ever made android phone. I hope I could buy it in Bulgaria. The size is quite big, but I thing LG will show is smaller version of V20 like Apple Iphone 6 or 7 with 4.7 inch display and like the "compact" 4.6 " version of Sony models.

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                          • q2b
                          • 24 Sep 2016

                          [deleted post]If you read any of the article you'd be a better troll.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • ty@
                            • 24 Sep 2016

                            Anonymous, 24 Sep 2016-57.5 Stereo crosstalk is definetly not good sound quality,... moreWhich phone meets your needs ?

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                              • Anonymous
                              • J5M
                              • 24 Sep 2016

                              -57.5 Stereo crosstalk is definetly not good sound quality, so I will not buy LG V20! I am very disappointed!

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                                • Anonymous
                                • nC3
                                • 24 Sep 2016

                                AnonD-576060, 24 Sep 2016Goods of LG V20 : 1-first phone with Android nougat. 2-Du... more10-removable battery + removable back cover (unlike the G5) makes it possible for 3rd party manufacturers (like ZeroLemon, Anker, Mbuynow) to make 3x bigger, 3x higher capacity extended battery for LG V20
                                11-FM Radio (despite the specs page says "No", this article's "Key features" states it has FM radio)
                                12-infra port
                                13-offline / local backup without root
                                14-dual window / split screen mode, you can even force enable it for all apps
                                15-Game battery saver mode, an essential feature from Galaxy S7 that LG implemented in V20, I'm glad, fantastic work LG

                                LG V20 is the ultimate phone. This is the best phone that have ever been made. Finally a phone that is perfect in EVERY aspect (except if it does not have FM Radio and barometer sensor).

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • nC3
                                  • 24 Sep 2016

                                  The most important question that this review didn't answer:

                                  Is it possible to disable the "seamless updates"? Is it possible to disable Android system updates on Nougat?

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • nC3
                                    • 24 Sep 2016

                                    Anonymous, 24 Sep 2016samsung galaxy/note series is still the camera phone to beat.Still LG phones have the best camera.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • sUw
                                      • 24 Sep 2016

                                      samsung galaxy/note series is still the camera phone to beat.

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                                        • thu
                                        • 24 Sep 2016

                                        Hi gsmarena, focus peaking is in xiaomi mi5 manual mode, so v20 is not the first